KEY Magazine Fort Worth

FEBRUARY 2004

Ongoing The Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art in Sundance Square exhibits 60 master works by famed artists Frederic Remington & Charles Russell. Russell’s work was inspired by nostalgia for history and Native American culture. Remington admired American cowboys and painted an impressionist’s view of their lives. Hrs. Tue. & Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. & Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free. 309 Main St., 817-332-6554, www.sidrmuseum.org.

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions-Puffy, the 1896 Steam Engine #2248, pulls the train’s period coaches several times weekly on its Grapevine to Ft. Worth Stockyards run, and a modern diesel engine travels on Wednesdays. Schedules are: Grapevine, Texas to the Ft. Worth Stockyards-leaves Grapevine Wed.-Sat. at 10 a.m. to arrive in the Stockyards about 11:30 a.m.; returns to Grapevine about 4 p.m.; Sun. departs at 1 p.m. & arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m.; boards again at 5 p.m. & arrives back in Grapevine about 6:30 p.m. An hour-long ride from the Fort Worth Stockyards and back, called the Trinity River Run, is Wed.-Sat. at 1 p.m. & Sun. at 3:30 p.m. Grapevine to the Stockyards $20 (1-way, $14), Seniors 55+, $18 (1-way, $12) & children 3-12, $10 (1-way, $7). Trinity River Run Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $9 & children, $6. Plan to be at the station 1 hr. before departure. Depots are located in Grapevine, 707 S. Main St., 817-410-3123, & the Ft. Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-7245, www.tarantulatrain.com.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers and along waterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and gift shop are two detours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, which is open daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. Conservatory times are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.com.

Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses over 2,000 artifacts and information about more than 400 remarkable women. The $21 million, 33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Hrs. Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. during Stock Show only, Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youths 6-18, $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and The Magnolia Theater Corp. film series features critically acclaimed movies that have not received widespread commercial attention, restored prints of classic films, independent and foreign films, documentaries and short subject films, and films that might not otherwise receive a play-date in Fort Worth. Fri. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Tickets $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215.

Ongoing Ft. Worth Trinity Park-The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. Hrs. Tue.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $2.50, Seniors & Youths 4-17, $2, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-926-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

Ongoing Arlington, Texas-“Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue” is a live show performed on Fridays and Saturdays in the Arlington Music Hall by an 8-piece band and 20 performers. 7:30 p.m. 224 N. Center St., 817-226-4400, www.johnniehigh.com.

Ongoing Glen Rose, Texas-Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a unique wildlife Refuge situated in the sprawling Texas hill country that features guided tours, camping and wildlife studies. Hrs. 9 a.m. until two hrs. before sunset. Open daily except major holidays. Gen. Ad. $16.95, seniors $12.95, children 3-11, $10.95, children under 3, free. US 67, 3 miles west of Glen Rose, off County Rd. 2008, 254-897-2960, www.fossilrim.org.

Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to over 5,000 native and exotic animals and a world famous reptile collection, is rated one of America’s top zoos by Family Life magazine, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and Southern Living Reader’s Choice Awards. Texas Wild!, an 8-acre, $45 million addition, allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day when hrs. are noon-4 p.m. Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors 65+, $5.50, children 3-12, $6.50, toddlers 2 & under, free. Ticket price includes entry into Texas Wild!. Parking $5. 1/2 price tickets on Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-871-7050, www.fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Arlington, Texas-The Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, at the ballpark in Arlington, features baseball uniforms, balls, playing cards and photographs depicting the history of the sport. The Learning Center for children houses interactive exhibits on baseball and how the sport is related to fields such as science, math, history, geography and communications. Tours of the ballpark are available. 1000 Ballpark Way, 817-273-5842.

Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-The Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive occurs twice daily, weather permitting, but they don’t mosey-along on major holidays. Herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor’s Center. Watching the herd is free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373.

Ongoing Fort Worth’s history is housed in the 94-year-old Fire Station No. 1 building located in the City Center Complex. This Fort Worth Museum of Science & History exhibit traces Fort Worth’s development from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town to the present. The exhibit features graphics, historical artifacts, photographs and documents, reproduced paintings and original posters. Hrs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Corner of 2nd & Commerce Sts., 817-255-9408.

Ongoing Granbury, Texas-“Granbury Live” performs nostalgia concerts in an art deco theatre on the Historic Square in Granbury. The show features live theatrical entertainment with music from the 1950s and early 1960s, the golden age of rock-‘n-roll. 817-573-0303, www.granburylive.com.

Ongoing The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has a permanent collection that includes various movements, themes and styles, including Abstract Expressionism, Color Field Painting, Pop Art and Minimalism. The museum focuses on Post-World War II international art in all media. Tours Tue.-Sun. at 2 p.m., beginning in the lobby (free with admission). Gen. Ad. $6, Seniors and students with an ID, $4, children under 13, free. Tue. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed., Thu., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Christmas & New Year’s Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Ongoing Justin, TX-Texas Lil's Dude Ranch is western-style family fun including horseback riding, trail rides, western town, pool, park & playground, picnic area, miniature golf and more - all just a short drive north of Fort Worth. Offers group packages and seasonal events. Jan.-Feb., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mar.-Oct., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 7773 S. Mulkey Ln., 940-242-3202, 800-545-8455, www.texaslils.com.

Ongoing Dallas, Texas-The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas’ downtown. Arts District is now open to the public. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Renzo Piano, the Center features the internationally acclaimed Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection of modern and contemporary sculpture. The Collection will be displayed both inside the Center and in a verdant, two-acre garden created by landscape architect Peter Walker. Hrs. Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Gen. Ad. $10, seniors $7, students $5, children free. 2001 Flora St., 214-242-5100, www.NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Saturdays Grapevine’s Palace Theatre-Yellow Rose Productions, presents the Grapevine Opry Country Music Showcase. 7:30 p.m. Gen. Ad. $12, children $8. Senior & group discounts available. 300 S. Main St., 817-481-8733.

Through Feb. 1 Amon Carter Museum exhibits “Wildlife and Western Heroes: Alexander Phimister Proctor, Sculptor.” Proctor (1860-1950) was one of America’s most prolific and successful sculptors of public monuments, celebrating both famous heroes and anonymous, iconic figures. During his lifetime, he was also admired for his sculptures of animal subjects. Hrs. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Closed major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Through Feb. 7 The Arlington Museum of Art hosts its Annual Art Auction Exhibition.This museum showcases Texas contemporary art. Free. Hrs., Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Thu.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 201 West Main St., 817-275-4600, www.arlingtonmuseum.org.

Through Feb. 8 Will Rogers Memorial Center-The 108th Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show opened Jan. 17 and showcases a mix of traditional and new events including 30 performances of the World’s Original Indoor Rodeo. The Stock Show features more than 20,000 head of livestock, including cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, pigeons, rabbits and llamas, that will compete for best fowl or animal in the show. Rodeo tickets are $18 for Fri. nights and all weekend performances; $16 Mon.-Thu. nights and Mon.-Fri. matinees. For tickets call the Stock Show ticket office at 817-877-2420 or TicketMaster at 972-647-5700 or go to www.fwssr.com. On Amon Carter Square.

Through Feb. 8 The Omni Theater at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is proud to announce the return of the film Horses: The Story of Equus to coincide with the Fort Worth Stock Show. Gen. Ad. $7, children & seniors $5. Call for show times. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9540.

Through Feb. 8 Granbury, Texas-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs Idols of the King, by Allen Crowe and Ronnie Claire Edwards. This musical pays tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, his legacy, his career and his incredibly loyal fans. Many hit songs made famous by the legendary entertainer are featured in the show including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Burning Love,” “Love Me Tender” and “Jail House Rock.” The show is now playing to rave reviews along the east coast and has had audiences clapping along, laughing and reliving the days when rock was still American, a pair of Levi's cost four bucks and “The Pelvis” was the King. Thu. 2 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. $21-$26. On the Square. 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

Through Feb. 8 Arlington, Texas-Theatre Arlington presents On Borrowed Time, a play by Paul Osborne set in 1938 where two loving grandparents struggle to raise their orphaned grandson. One day, grandfather is visited by a mysterious man, Mr. Brink, who engages him in a debate forcing him up a magic apple tree. As the story develops, the grandfather struggles with escaping time, mortality and the realization of how his death will affect the young boy he cherishes so much. Tickets $15-$17. Thu. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. 305 West Main St., 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

Through Feb. 22 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s exhibition “Julie Bozzi: Landscapes 1975-2003” is a survey of Bozzi’s small-scale, horizontal landscapes of suburban sites, which she began making in the mid-1970s and continues to create. These landscapes from the last three decades are remarkably interesting as documents, and they also present Bozzi’s unique viewpoint. While some artists might look for a signature image that would identify a particular geographical area, Bozzi has quietly focused on strange and seemingly anonymous spaces. At the same time, anyone who has lived in this area for any length of time would recognize them as particular to changing suburban environments. A resident of Texas since 1980, Bozzi often paints areas around Fort Worth and Dallas, along the Gulf Coast, and in the eastern Texas piney woods. Gen. Ad. $6, seniors and students with an ID $4, children under 13, free. Tue. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed., Thu. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Christmas & New Year’s Day. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through Feb. 29 The Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame’s exhibit, “Rodeo: No Guts, No Glory,” honoree Louise Serpa showcases works from over 40 years of photographing rodeos from inside the arena. She was the first woman granted this privilege by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Hrs. Mon. & Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & Youths 6-18, $4, Wed.-half price. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

Through March 7 The Amon Carter exhibit, “The America of Currier & Ives,” showcases 65 works by Nathaniel Currier and his brother-in-law, James Merritt Ives. The two produced more than a million depictions of American life. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Closed major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.

Through March 28 The Amon Carter Museum displays “James Otto Lewis and the Aboriginal Port-Folio, 1835-1836.” Between 1825 & 1827, Lewis reportedly made some 250 portraits of Native Americans and related camp sketches. In 1935, he produced the first published record of North American Indians with an illustrated account of the treaty councils, titled “The Aboriginal Port-Folio.” Plates from this publication, all hand-colored lithographs of some of the most famous figures in Native American History, are from the Carter’s holdings of prints and color-plate books documenting early native peoples. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Closed major holidays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Through April 18 The Kimbell Art Museum presents “Genius of the French Rococo: The Drawings of François Boucher” (1703-1770), and “Boucher’s Mythological Paintings: The Last Great Series Reunited.” Boucher was among the most illustrious French artists of the 18th century and became premier painter to Louis XV in 1765. “The Drawings of François Boucher (1703-1770)” celebrates the 300th anniversary of the artist’s birth and is the first comprehensive exhibition of his graphic work. Curated by British art historian Alastair Laing, the exhibition includes approximately 80 drawings selected from museums and private collections worldwide. Of “Boucher’s Mythological Paintings: The Last Great Series Reunited,” four of the paintings are in the Kimbell’s own permanent collection and will be reunited for the occasion with two others on loan from the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. A catalogue is available in the Museum Shop. Tue.-Thu. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Gen. Adm. $8, Seniors 60+ & students with I.D., $6, children 6-11, $4. Half-price Tuesdays. Optional audio tour $4. For Patrons attending both the “Boucher” and the “Turner and Venice” exhibitions on the same day (they run concurrently Feb. 15-April. 18), dual Gen. Adm. is $16, Seniors & Students with an I.D., $14 & Children $10. Closed Mondays. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

Through April 24 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame presents the “Texas and the Cavalry” exhibit. Gen Ad. $4, seniors $3, children 3-12, $2. Open daily. 128 E. Exchange Ave., 817-626-7131, www.texasrangers.com.

Through April 25 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth features “The Collection ONE Year Later.” This highly acclaimed museum opened its doors in December 2002 with an inaugural exhibition derived from the permanent collection. Since that time, the Museum has embarked on a series of permanent collection installations. The Museum will highlight works from the permanent collection in addition to new acquisitions. New additions represent the international scope of the Museum's collecting policy and range from works by contemporary masters to younger, emerging artists. Gen. Ad. $6, Seniors and students with an ID, $4, children under 13, free. Tue. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed., Thu., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3200 Darnell St., 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

Through May 2 The Amon Carter Museum’s exhibition, titled “Sights Once Seen: Daguerreotyping Frémont’s Last Expedition Through the Rockies,” brings together American history and the history of photography. The show is made up of more than 100 daguerreotypes by photographer Robert Shlaer (b.1942). In 1853, explorer John C. Frémont led an expedition from Missouri to California in search of a route for the proposed transcontinental railway. Frémont took Solomon Nuñes Carvalho with him. Carvalho created more than 300 daguerreotypes of the journey. Carvalho, however, lost most of his plates in a fire, but not before documenting the trip in a detailed, illustrated account of the expedition. Shlaer retraced the trip by using Frémont’s maps and Carvalho’s wood engravings and written accounts and making his own daguerreotypes along the way. Sights Once Seen is Shlaer’s record of the famous expedition. The exhibition is organized by the Palace of the Governors Museum of New Mexico. A catalogue is available in the Amon Carter Museum Store. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m.3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Through May 31 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents the exhibit “Whodunit? The Science of Solving a Crime.” Become a detective and use your powers of observation to solve a crime while exploring scientific principles, methods and technologies. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors and Children, $5. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Through June 27 The Amon Carter Museum is highlighting two exhibits. “Copper, Silver, and Mercury: The Daguerreotype Process Defined” outlines the process of making a daguerreotype and features splendid examples from its collection. “Wish You Were Here! Early Postcards from the Collection” transports visitors from Maine to Florida and on through Fort Worth to California as it celebrates the fun of these cards from the 1900s through the 1930s. Hrs. Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Closed Mondays. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

Through July 30 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History-The popular Omni feature, Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey, returns allowing audiences to delight in the sights and sounds of continents and cultures, guided by the internationally acclaimed performers of the sensational stage show STOMP. Audiences see and hear percussion groups from locales and backgrounds as disparate as Timbalada of Brazil to the Kodo drummers of Japan, from the American Indian Dance Theater to the Jackie Robinson Steppers of New York. Gen. Ad. $7, Seniors & children, $5. For times, call 817-255-9540. 1501 Montgomery St.

1 The Amon Carter Museum hosts Family Fundays on the first Sunday of the month, featuring artists and works of art. Enjoy fun and relaxing afternoons of programs geared for children, friends and families. This month focuses on “Western Art Through Song.” Western artists Charles M. Russell, Frederic Remington and others come to life through songs of the old West performed by singer-songwriter Kim O’Connor, the “Modern Singing Cowboy.” Free. 3 p.m. 3501 CampBowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

1,6-8 Grapevine, TX-Grapevine’s Runaway Theater cast performs The Comedy of Errors, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Jeremy Ferman. This play takes a light-hearted look at dysfunctional families using coincidence and slapstick humor. Matinee 3 p.m. & evening 8 p.m. Gen. Ad. $12, Seniors, & Students under 18, $10. 215 N. Dooley St., 817-488-4842, www.gravinetexasusa.com.

2 Bass Performance Hall-The 1966 Cliburn gold medalist Radu Lupu performs an all-Schumann program in a Cliburn Concerts recital. "Radu Lupu, the Romanian pianist," writes the Los Angeles Times, "has always enjoyed playing against type. He purposefully storms on stage, anarchist-gruff, hair and beard a mess. He sits at the cheap straight-backed office chair he prefers to an expensive padded piano bench. And then, when he is really on, he launches into lyrical playing so utterly transporting, so little of this planet, that it seems to know no laws of gravity." Lupu is known for keeping his repertoire within certain parameters, concentrating mostly on nineteenth century romantic composers including Schubert, Schumann, Beethoven and Brahms. 8 p.m., $10-$75. Half-price for students in select seats. Corner of 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-335-9000, www.cliburn.org.

5 Texas Christian University hosts classical guitarist William Kanengiser’s performance courtesy of the Fort Worth Classical Guitar Society. Recognized as one of America's most brilliant guitarists, Kanengiser won First Prize of the Concert Artists Guild Competition as well as major international competitions in Toronto and Paris. He has developed a unique repertoire for his instrument, ranging from dazzling arrangements of Mozart, Handel, and Bartók to his innovative excursions into the music of Eastern Europe and the Caribbean. 8 p.m. $24. 2800 S. University Dr., 817-498-0363.

5 The Amon Carter Museum’s Film Series: American Cinema screens the 1929 film Greed (USA, 84 minutes), directed by Roland West. Free. 5:30 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

6 The Arlington Convention Center hosts the annual Dr. Pepper Texas Rangers Mid-Winter Banquet, honoring Rangers players nominated for awards by the local Baseball Writers Association. The event is geared toward getting baseball fans excited for the upcoming season and meeting players before they head off to Spring Training. The 2004 winners include: Alex Rodriguez, Player of the Year; John Thomson, Pitcher of the Year; Mark Teixeira, Rookie of the Year; Michael Young, Harold McKinney Good Guy Award; Ramon Nivar, Tom Grieve Minor League Player of the Year Award; Juan Dominguez, Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year. For tickets, call 817-273-5207, 1905 E. Randol Mill Rd.

6 Billy Bob’s Texas-Josh Turner, 10:30 p.m., $8 & $11. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

6 Bass Performance Hall-Five-time Grammy Award winner and folk legend Art Garfunkel joins the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for a one-night-only event. Rediscover your Simon and Garfunkel favorites plus hits from his solo career during this incredible performance with guest conductor Marc Taddei. Garfunkel will perform “I Only Have Eyes For You,” “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Sound of Silence” and others. 8 p.m., $29-$99. Corner of 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphnoy.org.

6,7 & 8 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts Circus Gatti. Fri. 4:15 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sat. noon, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Advance Gen. Ad.,$14, at the door $16, Children (ages 3-12 ) $8, Juniors (ages 13-17), $14, Seniors 60 +, $14, Children 2 and under FREE! 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

6-8, 13-15 The Modern Art Museum-The Magnolia at the Modern, an ongoing series, features critically acclaimed films. The following movies, screened during the inaugural year and in the upcoming series, have appeared on many critics’ Top Ten lists for 2003. Bus 174 (Unrated), the story of a Rio de Janeiro bus hijacking played out on live TV, shows Feb. 6-8. The Triplets of Belleville (PG-13 L,V), the story of the kidnapping of Madame Souza’s grandson, who with her beloved pooch, teams up with a song-and-dance trio, to stage a rescue, plays Feb. 13-15. Fri. at 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. at 5 p.m. and Sun. at 2 & 4 p.m. Tickets $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., 817-840-2157, www.themodern.org.

6-21 Bedford, TX-Trinity Arts Theater-ONSTAGE presents Lend Me a Tenor, by Ken Ludwig. Set in 1934, this zany saga of a Cleveland Opera Company deals with a famed, but problematic Italian tenor, Tito, whom is guest starring in their production of the opera Othello. This energetic comedy mixes celebrity worship, backstage maneuverings and mistaken identities for an evening filled with laughter. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sat. only at 2 p.m., $12 for evening shows and $8 formatinees. Bedford Boys Ranch, near the corner of Harwood and Forest Ridge, one mile northof Hwy. 183. 817-354-6444, www.ONSTAGEInBedford.org.

7 Billy Bob’s Texas-Tanya Tucker, 10:30 p.m., $9 & $23. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

7 Bass Performance Hall-American Country singer Kenny Rogers has been topping the charts for nearly 5 decades with 61 albums and blockbuster singles like “Gambler,” “Lady” and “She Believes in Me.” The four-time Grammy Award winner makes his debut with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for a special one-night-only event. Marc Taddei conducts. 8 p.m. Tickets $29-$99. Corner of 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

7-May 9 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History celebrates sound as an art in its new exhibit “Play It By Ear.” It’s rare to find contemporary art that children can touch, experiment, and play with, let alone band and pound, but this display invites visitors to thump, beat, feel and hear whimsical creations developed by sound artists from the San Francisco Bay Area. Within the exhibit, families can tinker and play original works of contemporary sound art, including a keyboard that activates dancing Slinkys, a giant music box that lets children create the melody and a soundscape where children hear their movement. Gen. Ad. $7; Seniors 60+ and children 3-12, $5. Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1501 Montgomery St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

7-Oct. 17 Amon Carter Museum’s “An Artistic Legacy: Photographer’s Archives at the Carter,” is the first of many installations to feature works from the artist archives housed in the Museum. Besides prints, the exhibition includes negatives, transparencies, and personal papers. Some of the photographer’s whose work visitors to the Museum will see are Laura Gilpin, Karl Struss, Erwin E. Smith, Carlotta Corpron, Nell Dorr and Eliot Porter. Tue, Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon to 5 p.m. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

12 Amon Carter Museum’s Gallery Talks presents Sylvie Pénichon, Conservator of Photographs, whose topic is “Copper, Silver and Mercury: The Alchemy of the Daguerreotype. 12:15-12:45 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

13 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Bossier- Shreveport. Fort Worth Convention Center. 1111 Houston St. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. 817-336-4423, www.Brahmas.com.

13 Billy Bob’s Texas-Gary P. Nunn / Ray Wylie Hubbard. 10:30 p.m. $8.75 & $12. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

13-15 Bass Performance Hall-Texas Ballet Theater (formerly Fort Worth Dallas Ballet) begins its 2004 season with “Four of Hearts." Consisting of four ballets in one production, “Four of Hearts” includes the unmatched beauty of George Balanchine’s Serenade; Moonbeams, a world premiere pas de deux choreographed by Ben Stevenson as a tribute to Texas Ballet Theater's trustee emeritus Sis Carr; Ben Stevenson’s L, a Texas Ballet Theater Company premiere; and Jitter Hoppin', a world premiere set to swing music of the 30s, 40s and 50s. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. $15-$87. Corner of 4th and Calhoun Sts., 1-877-212-4280, www.texasballettheater.org.

13-Mar. 14 Granbury, TX-The Granbury Opera House (restored from 1886) cast performs Natalie Needs a Nightie, by Neil and Caroline Schaffner. In this farce, Tommy Briggs is a young soft drink executive who is trying to get a raise. The catch? He has to convince his boss that he is married (which he isn't) and has a child (which he doesn't). Cases of mistaken identities, disappearing clothing and meddling friends make this one a must see! Fri. & Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. $16-$24. On the Square. 866-572-0881, www.granburyoperahouse.org.

13,14,20,21,27 & 28 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats $12.50, VIP $10.50, Gen. Ad. $9, Seniors 60+ $7.50 & children 3-12, $5.50. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

14 The Modern Art Museum-Hearts will beat for the evening Café Modern has planned for Valentine’s Day. Invite your special someone to a truly romantic dining experience. Enjoy a glass of champagne and a four-course meal lovingly prepared and served by the café’s attentive staff. Choose from an extensive list of wines to perfectly complement the evening’s selections. Café Modern’s serene ambiance is sure to make an impression. Space is limited. Call 817-840-2157 or go to www.themodern.org. 3200 Darnell St.

14 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Memphis. Fort Worth Convention Center. 1111 Houston St. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

14 Billy Bob’s Texas-Ray Price. 10:30 p.m. $8.75 & $14.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

14-May 9 Dallas, TX The Nasher Sculpture Center, which opened Oct. 20, 2003, begins its special exhibitions program with “Picasso: The Cubist Portraits of Fernande Olivier.” During 1909, Pablo Picasso devoted himself to making portraits of his companion, Fernande Olivier. This exhibition examines his singular commitment to this subject and his first formal exploration of cubist sculpture. Works span a range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. Highlight of the exhibition is an important plaster working model of Head of a Woman (Fernande) from the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection. Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Gen. Ad. $10, Seniors $7, students with I.D., $5 and children under 12, free. Tickets include audio tour.Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 2001 Flora St., 214-242-5100, www.NasherSculptureCenter.org.

15-May 30 Kimbell Art Museum presents the first exhibition ever devoted to Joseph Mallord William Turner’s works of Venice. Only one other museum in the world, Tate Britain, has exhibited these paintings this year. The “Turner and Venice” exhibition are pieces from his first visit to Venice in 1819 to his last in 1840. Turner moved from spectacular historical events such as The Slave Ship and Burning of the Houses of Parliament to the magical subjects he painted in Venice. His use of vibrant color was a perfect fit for the subjects he found there. The Kimbell’s exhibition consists of 30 oils and 130 works on paper including The Rialto Bridge on the Canal, from near the Palazzo Grimani and Bridge of Sighs, Ducal Palace and Custom-House, Venice: Canaletti Painting. Providing a context for Turner’s Venetian work, his paintings will be shown alongside interpretations of the city by his contemporaries. “Turner and Venice” is organized by Tate Britain, and is curated by Ian Warrell, collections curator of Tate Britain. Tue., Thu. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.; closed Mondays. Gen. Ad. $12, Seniors 60+ & Students with I.D., $10, children 6-11, $8, children under 6, free. Half-price tickets Tuesdays. Optional audio tour $4. For Patrons attending both the “Boucher” and the “Turner and Venice” exhibitions on the same day (they run concurrently Feb. 15-April. 18), dual Gen. Adm. is $16, Seniors & Students with an I.D., $14 & Children $10. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

20 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. San Angelo. The Home Depot Puck Night. Fort Worth Convention Center. 1111 Houston St. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. 817-336-4423,
www.Brahmas.com.

20 Billy Bob’s Texas-Tejano Roundup. 10:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

20-22 Bass Performance Hall-At age 25, violinist Leila Josefowicz already has won the hearts of audiences around the world with her fresh approach to the repertoire and dynamic virtuosity. Critics rave about this spirited virtuoso who makes her debut with Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for three fiery performances. Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. and Sun., 2 p.m. $13-$72. 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

21 The Cowgirl Museum Hall of Fame hosts a Black History Month Celebration with speaker Molly Stevenson, Jr., owner and operator of the oldest African-American owned ranch in Texas. Also hear Councilman Frank Moss speak about African-American historical places in Fort Worth. 1-3 p.m. Gen Ad. $6, Seniors & youths 6-18, $4, 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, www.cowgirl.net.

21 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Indianapolis. Youth Jersey Night. Fort Worth Convention Center. 1111 Houston St. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. 817-336-4423, www.Brahmas.com.

21 Billy Bob’s Texas-Loretta Lynn. 10:30 p.m. $9 & $23. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

24 Bass Performance Hall-The Fort Worth Symphony presents its annual Gala concert featuring the Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with Conductor Sergey Kondrashev and pianist Yuri Rozum to create an unforgettable evening! The all-Tchaikovsky program includes March Slave, Piano Concerto No. 1, Swan Lake: ‘White Swan’ with ballet soloists and orchestra, Charodeika: chorus and dance of Schomorocks, The Maid of Orleans: "Long Live the King," Eugene Onegin: chorus and orchestral music from Act I, Scene 3, Pique Dame: Intermezzo and chorus, and the stirring 1812 Overture. 8 p.m., $13-$80. 4th and Calhoun Sts., 817-665-6000, www.fwsymphony.org.

26 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts The Ceremony of the 8000 Drums of Texas-The Institute of Indigenous Studies. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.cowtowncoliseum.com.

26 Amon Carter Museum’s Film Series: American Cinema, hosted by Michael H. Price, Artistic Director of the Lone Star Film Festival, screens Kings Row. Directed by Sam Wood and starring Ann Sheridan, Robert Cummings, Ronald Reagan, Charles Coburn and Betty Field. 127 minutes. 5:30 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933.

26-29 Bass Performance Hall-A household name since the success of his one-man Broadway show, Isn’t It Romantic, Michael Feinstein is the premier interpreter of American song. With his live performances from the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall to his 14 albums, this Grammy Award nominee has been instrumental in safeguarding American music history. Performing with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, he is sure to delight audiences with the music of Gershwin, Mercer, Ellington and others during four special performances. Feinstein joins the Fort Worth Symphony as part of its Star-Telegram Pops Series along with guest conductor David Wiley. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Thu., Fri. and Sat. and at 2 p.m. Sunday. $23-$72. 4th and Calhoun Sts., www.fwsymphony.org.

27 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Bossier-Shreveport. TCU Appreciation Night. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25. 817-336-4423 or www.Brahmas.com.

27-March 14 The cast of Theatre Arlington performs a classic perfect for the whole family, Charlotte’s Web. All of your favorites are here including Wilbur, the irresistible pig; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat; and most of all, an extraordinary spider named Charlotte. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $10. 817-275-7661, www.theatrearlington.org.

27 Billy Bob’s Texas-Flatlanders. 10:30 p.m. $8 & $14. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

28 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Laredo. Radio Shack Trading Card Night. Fort Worth Convention Center. 1111 Houston St. 7:30 p.m. $10-$25, 817-336-4423, www.Brahmas.com.

28 Modern Art Museum and the Van Cliburn Foundation presents Concert No. 1.3 featuring Anthony de Mare “a pioneer in concert theater.” He will be joined by members of the Grammy-nominated new-music ensemble Voices of Change. Featured works include compositions by John Adams and David Del Tredici and James Mobberly and Fred Hersch. 2 p.m. 3200 Darnell St., 817-335-9000.

28 Billy Bob’s Texas-Terri Clark. 10:30 p.m. $8.75 & $16.75. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117.

28 Fort Worth, Texas-Don’t miss the 26th annual Cowtown Marathon which is moving to Sundance Square this year. Marathon entry fees are $45 and $55 after Feb. 23 and begins at 7:30 a.m. at 2nd and Houston Sts. Special events include a 3-person marathon ($20 per person at 7:30 a.m.), a 10K race ($17 and $22 after Feb. 23 starting at 8:15 a.m.), a 5K adult race ($17 and $22 after Feb. 23 starting at 8:15 a.m.) and a Bombay KIDS 5K race ($17 and $22 after Feb. 23 starting at 9 a.m.). www.cowtownmarathon.org.

28 Grapevine, TX-The Southwest Bluegrass Club holds its winter show in Grapevine. Call 972-242-5894 for tickets. 1209 South Main St. www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

29 Fort Worth Brahmas Hockey vs. Austin. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1111 Houston St. 3 p.m. $10-$25. 817-336-4423, www.Brahmas.com.

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